Happy 60th True Parents’ Day
April 5, 2019 marks the 60th anniversary of True Parents’ Day! True Parents’ Day was the first Holy Day established by Father and Mother Moon on April 10, 1960 and represents Heavenly Parent’s happiness after creating all things and is a day for Him to experience joy with His children.
In this quote, Father Moon describes the ideal of love in the family:
“By having their own children, couples can build a true family in which Heavenly Parent fully lives and in which His true love is completely practiced and expressed in four different forms: conjugal love, parental love, children’s love, and siblings’ love. It goes without saying that all four expressions of love—as long as they are true love—have one thing in common: you will love each other in a way that continually gives without measure. When all members of a true family unite with one another in this way, they become one in heart despite their discrete individualities. Hence a true family is an indispensable school of true love for the creation of a true world.”
Parents reflect Heavenly Parent’s love. Everyone needs the unconditional love of parents. The role of a parent holds great importance in shaping children’s lives. This celebration is a reminder to put true love into practice as Father and Mother Moon have all their lives. It is no wonder that they have inspired millions around the world, even going beyond the boundaries of any one religion to inspire a world of peace.